Review of Senna (2010) by Christopher E — 04 Jan 2012

Not just a movie about racing, I found it to be about a mans faith and his passion for something he truly loved. What has been created is much more than just a documentary, throughout the movie, you start to see how Senna is much more than a racing driver. Senna's passion for his country and his fans are second to none. The movie is well balanced which makes for a truly entertaining movie. You get a mixture of action, drama, thriller and comedy which is rare when you're watching, not just a movie but a documentary to say the least. As the film progresses, the thing that makes this film so great is that we begin to realise that the real obstacle, the real competitor, that these young men faced were the cars and the race itself. Despite knowing the dangers involved, the drivers still race and we admire them for this.

My heart was beating loudly in the final sequences of the film (you'll know what I mean). The onboard cockpit views shows the legendary speed with which Senna tackled the road. Its truly amazing. The sadness surrounding Senna is subtle and delicately done. You'll enjoy this movie.